Unit group 4412

PSOC Unit group 4412 — Mail carriers and sorting clerks (2026)

Mail carriers and sorting clerks perform sorting, recording, delivery and other duties in connection with mail services from post offices or related organizations, as well as from or within an establishment. Their tasks include: a) performing mail-handling duties in public post offices or privately-owned delivery establishments; b) sorting and delivering mail to private houses and businesses; c) providing delivery confirmation records when requested by the client; d) sorting and keeping simple records of incoming and outgoing correspondence and dispatching outgoing mail in various establishments. Examples of the occupations included here: Courier, Mail clerk, Mail messenger, Mail/Dispatch clerk, Mail/Sorting clerk, Post carrier, Postal clerk, Posting/Verifier clerk, Postman/woman, Telegram carrier, Telegraph carrier

Level Unit group
Code 4412
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Mail carriers and sorting clerks perform sorting, recording, delivery and other duties in connection with mail services from post offices or related organizations, as well as from or within an establishment. Their tasks include: a) performing mail-handling duties in public post offices or privately-owned delivery establishments; b) sorting and delivering mail to private houses and businesses; c) providing delivery confirmation records when requested by the client; d) sorting and keeping simple records of incoming and outgoing correspondence and dispatching outgoing mail in various establishments. Examples of the occupations included here: Courier, Mail clerk, Mail messenger, Mail/Dispatch clerk, Mail/Sorting clerk, Post carrier, Postal clerk, Posting/Verifier clerk, Postman/woman, Telegram carrier, Telegraph carrier

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Other clerical support workers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Other clerical support workers grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

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Primary industries

Primary industries

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FAQ

What does PSOC 4412 cover?

Mail carriers and sorting clerks perform sorting, recording, delivery and other duties in connection with mail services from post offices or related organizations, as well as from or within an establishment. Their tasks include: a) performing mail-handling duties in public post offices or privately-owned delivery establishments; b) sorting and delivering mail to private houses and businesses; c) providing delivery confirmation records when requested by the client; d) sorting and keeping simple records of incoming and outgoing correspondence and dispatching outgoing mail in various establishments. Examples of the occupations included here: Courier, Mail clerk, Mail messenger, Mail/Dispatch clerk, Mail/Sorting clerk, Post carrier, Postal clerk, Posting/Verifier clerk, Postman/woman, Telegram carrier, Telegraph carrier

Where is PSOC 4412 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Other clerical support workers.

How do I choose PSOC 4412 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Other clerical support workers grouping.